Quitting Smoking: Tips for Overcoming Cravings Articles>Drug Addiction, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchApril 15, 2015More than one in five American men smokes, but over 70 percent of smokers want to quit. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the U.S. and is responsible for one in every five deaths in the country, a total of over 480,000 every year. Quitting smoking is one of the… Details
Parents’ Cigarette, Alcohol Use Ups Risk for Dual Diagnosis in Adult Children AlcoholismBy The RanchApril 14, 2015New research finds that a young adult’s risk for dual diagnosis is linked to having a mother who smokes cigarettes and who displays an unusually low amount of parent-child attachment. In addition, the researchers concluded that children born to fathers with serious alcohol problems are also at risk for simultaneously occurring problems with substance abuse/addiction… Details
The Important Role Stress Plays in Addiction and Recovery Articles>Early RecoveryBy The RanchApril 13, 2015Stress is natural, and in many ways it can be good. When you’re feeling unmotivated, the stress of a deadline can help you get things done. When you’re in a dangerous situation, stress helps to get you ready to run or fight back with the “fight or flight” response. On the other hand, stress can… Details
‘Mini-Stroke’ Can Lead to PTSD Articles>Mental Health, Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The RanchApril 11, 2015New information from a team of researchers in Germany and the United Kingdom suggests that patients who experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA), often known as a “mini-stroke,” are at risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
What Helps Predict Treatment Success for Women With PTSD? Mental HealthBy The RanchApril 10, 2015Recent findings from a team of American researchers indicate that responses in the body’s involuntary nervous system can help predict which women will recover from PTSD. Current evidence indicates that people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have increased chances of benefiting from treatment when they form a bond called a therapeutic alliance with their therapists.… Details
Breaking Through Denial About Sex Addiction Articles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchApril 9, 2015Denial is a common part of the addiction experience, and sex addiction is no exception. Overcoming denial and recognizing the presence of addiction is critical because this is the first step toward recovery. Denial allows us to convince ourselves that even the most out-of-control and destructive behavior is normal and manageable. People under the control… Details
Age When Gambling Began, Not Gender, Best Predictor for Gambling Disorder Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchApril 9, 2015People with gambling disorder have a non-substance-based behavioral addiction that manifests as seriously dysfunctional participation in at least one type of gambling activity. Current research indicates that, among those individuals seeking treatment for their condition, women typically develop gambling problems in a pattern that’s distinctly different from the pattern usually found in men. In a… Details
The Dangers of Alcohol Withdrawal AlcoholismBy The RanchApril 8, 2015When you have reached a point where your life pretty much revolves around drinking, you probably know you have a problem. You aren’t even sure if you are drinking because you want to drink anymore, or if you are drinking because you have to drink. You know you should stop, but you aren’t sure if… Details
Activity Trackers Can Be a Danger for People With Eating Disorders Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchApril 7, 2015Activity trackers that monitor daily input and output of calories are helping many people jumpstart an exercise routine and become more active. In a society that has become increasingly inactive and overweight, activity trackers are generally considered to be a positive influence. However, activity trackers can be a risk for people living with eating disorders… Details
Depression Can Be a Forgotten Parkinson’s Symptom Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchApril 7, 2015Depression is the most common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease, but a new study from Northwestern University suggests that this symptom is rarely treated in Parkinson’s patients. The study was published in July 2014 in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease.
